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1998 Volkswagen Jetta CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Volkswagen -> Arming
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
- Connect battery ground cable. Ensure no one is vehicle when connecting the battery cable.
- From a safe location at side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and inspect air bag warning lamp ope...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Parking Brake
- Ensure parking brake lever is in Off position, then tighten adjusting nut until levers on calipers just move off...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly while vehicle is still on ground.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Mark position of bolts attaching ball joints to control arms, then remove bolts and separate ball joint from control arm.
- Remove drive axle to transaxle drive flange attaching bolts.
- Mount a suitable puller tool onto hub assembly and press axle shaft out of hub...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove black plastic cap, then disconnect solenoid electrical connectors.
- Remove nut securing battery wire to solenoid.
- Remove dipstick tube bracket retaining nut from stud.
- Remove starter to front console attaching bolt.
- Remove starter motor attaching nut and bolt,...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
ABS CONTROL MODULE & ALARM HORN LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM PUMP LOCATIONS Diagram for 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Volkswagen Jetta AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Volkswagen Jetta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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